Effie Reviews

Effie is ranked in the 40th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Aug 15, 2019

While Effie has its heart in the right place, it can’t seem to find the spark that made its iconic platformer inspirations such lovable classics. It’s simplistic and just a little too bland to work, and while there are definitely elements that show care, it can’t save what is, at its core, a forgettable experience.

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5 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2019

Overall, the game is geared towards a child-friendly audience with their colorful world, simple looking character designs and easy to follow storyline. However, in doing so the story lacks any actual depth and by using long and unskippable narratives, the gameplay aspect is defeated.

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TheSixthAxis
Steve C
Top Critic
5 / 10
Aug 9, 2019

Effie is a decent traditional third person platformer, but could have been so much more. Perhaps we've been spoiled in recent years, but I couldn't shake the feeling that Effie could have been elevated if it had tied the interesting backstory to the game mechanics or development in some way. As it stands, the narrative is totally removed from the game itself and this makes it feel old-fashioned in the wrong sort of way. Not a disaster but a missed opportunity.

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6 / 10.0
May 7, 2021

Overall while short, Effie is a cute little throwback adventure that’s easy enough to pass through in an afternoon. With some fun puzzles, easy combat and interesting boss fights, I just hope that the Switch version is patched to offer the same smooth experience that was showcased in the opening trailers.

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Geeks Under Grace
Adam Mueller
6 / 10.0
Feb 3, 2020

Like a child, Effie is small and full of potential, but not yet grown to the game it could be.

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3 / 5.0
May 2, 2021

A dysfunctional port of an otherwise solid and charming platformer.

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6 / 10.0
Jun 7, 2019

A well-meaning and reverant 3D action platformer that's undone by middling execution and a remarkably dull introduction

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6 / 10
Jun 17, 2019

There’s great enjoyment to be had in playing through this nostalgic nod to the past, but the lacking presence of a challenge truly robs Effie of its oomph.

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6.5 / 10.0
Feb 18, 2021

Effie aims to bring back the nostalgic feelings for the 3D action-adventure games from the golden era on PS2 and certainly succeeds to some degree, but it’s missing an overall level of polish and has a few too many bugs to fully enjoy.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2019

Effie is a 3D puzzle platformer with a strong nod to games of yesteryear. Simple combat as well as a lack of any real challenge and samey boss fights make it a title best suited to a younger audience.

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6.7 / 10.0
Jun 4, 2021

‎Luckily, ‎‎the platforms and puzzles work great.‎‎ The game throws us these challenges much more often than the combats and that will be appreciated by the player continuously. ‎‎"Surfing" around the map is also very nice,‎‎although if you miss that we have more content or more elements during those trips. Therefore, Effie seems to me a game with very good ideas but with some elements that do not work as they should, thus tarnishing the final result. A good game for those who love platform titles at the affordable price of 19.99 euros.‎

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6.8 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2019

Effie isn't the most complex action-adventure-platformer out there, and it isn't the most challenging. In this case, the lack of these features actually work well, as Effie delivers on a game where simplicity and nostalgia fuel a desire to continue playing.

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70 / 100
Jun 5, 2019

Effie is a fine action and 3D platform game. The combat is bad, but the platform part is good. Do not expect complexity, though. Effie is a simple title, either because of its story or difficulty.

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7 / 10.0
Feb 6, 2020

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing Effie.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 21, 2019

A few technical issues aside, if you are looking for an old-school platforming title with quite a bit of gameplay variation then look no further, Effie is a fun game to play.

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7.4 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2020

If they are veterans of the platforming genre, they will come across what we can consider a game to pass the time, ending it in a relatively five hours. If you know any young person who has not yet had a decent introduction to the world of platforming or even games, Effie is an adventure that takes no chances, but that will keep them entertained and happy throughout the trip.

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75 / 100
Oct 23, 2019

Effie is an action adventure and platforms game with a classic flavor. His argument does not shine for his originality, and his duration isn't very long, but the sensations of being playing something similar to the games in which it is inspired is palpable, and that is an achievement for a modest game like Effie. If you missed those classics games, Effie is your chance.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 11, 2019

Effie does well to pay homage to the platforming classics of the early console wars. The game has a lot to offer both visually and aurally, and the game’s enjoyment is found in adventuring and platforming your way through the open world, solving puzzles as you go. Effie deserves your time.

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Hobby Consolas
Alberto Lloret
Top Critic
77 / 100
Oct 2, 2021

Effie on Nintendo Switch is an charming adventure that youngsters will enjoy the most. It's like an action platformer tale that it's a great way to introduce the most young in open world games with no complications or hard gameplay elements. It looks a little bit worst that on PS4, but playing on portable will fix that.

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78 / 100
Mar 7, 2020

Effie isn't going to blow any minds, but its tried-and-true action and 3D platforming design makes for a delightful callback to yesteryear.

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